How would you like to spend the night at a truly Gothic castle that sits on a spot once inhabited by druids and bards?
Welcome to Kinnitty Castle Hotel, County Offaly, Ireland.
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| Kinnitty Castle Hotel, County Offaly, Ireland |
The first castle was knocked down in 1209 and then rebuilt in 1213 by the Normans.
It has a long and turbulent history and is reported to be home to many ghosts.
One ghosts is referred to as the Phantom Monk of Kinnitty, who is probably one of the most communicative ghosts there is and has been known to communicate with staff members and visitors.
There are also two haunted bedrooms in Kinnitty, the Geraldine Room and the Elizabeth Room. Are you brave enough to spend the night in one of these rooms?
Numerous other nooks and crannies at the hotel are also reported to be home to various eerie presences that are seen and sensed by staff and visitors alike.
Welcome to Ballygany Castle, Co. Antrim. This castle has one particular ghost that has been haunting the castle for over 400 years. The ghost is said to be that of Lady Isobella Shaw, who was the wife of Lord James Shaw. It is said that Lord Shaw wanted a son to be his heir, however when Lady Shaw delivered him his heir, he snatched him away and locked her up in a room at the top of the castle. In an escape attempt, it is believed Lady Shaw fell to her death.
A mysterious green mist has also been reported hovering above the castle. Another ghosts that has been heard at the castle is Madame Nixon. She is said to be the ghost haunting the infamous "Ghost Room" which is situated in the corner turret of the castle and is not open to the public.
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